by The design of the new banknotes at a glance In the ninth banknote series the Swiss National Bank is breaking new ground on the design front – it is moving away from the depiction of well-known personalities altogether. Each note in the new series depicts a typically Swiss characteristic, which is then illustrated graphically using a key motif. Each characteristic is communicated via an action, a Swiss location and various graphic elements. The inspiration behind the new banknote series is ‘The many facets of Switzerland’. Click on the banknotes in the overview for information on the corresponding theme and key motif. 10-franc note The 10-franc note focuses on Switzerland’s organisational
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The design of the new banknotes at a glance
In the ninth banknote series the Swiss National Bank is breaking new ground on the design front – it is moving away from the depiction of well-known personalities altogether. Each note in the new series depicts a typically Swiss characteristic, which is then illustrated graphically using a key motif. Each characteristic is communicated via an action, a Swiss location and various graphic elements. The inspiration behind the new banknote series is ‘The many facets of Switzerland’.
Click on the banknotes in the overview for information on the corresponding theme and key motif.
10-franc note
| Main colour: | Yellow |
| Dimensions: | 70 x 123 mm |
| Date of issue: | 18 October 2017 |
Hand
The conductor’s hand holds the baton and sets the tempo.
Globe and time zones
The key motif is taken up again on the globe – in the form of time zones.
Clock faces
Clock faces form the background on the front of the note.
Security strip
The Swiss rail network and its longest tunnels are depicted on the security strip.
Tunnel
Tunnels form part of Switzerland’s complex rail network, which runs smoothly thanks to good organisation and precise time-keeping.
Watch’s movement
The watch’s movement symbolises the country’s strong organisational talent.
Rail network
The lines on the back of the note depict a section of Switzerland’s rail network.
There are many other design elements on the note, all of which illustrate its theme of organisation and its key motif, time.
'Swiss Banknotes' app
Discover the new note with the SNB's ‘Swiss Banknotes’ app.
